The word a sherbet has no uniform universal definition. The fact is that the different people use it as the name to national dishes. These dishes aren't similar at each other at all. They are united only that all of them are sweet.
Types of a sherbet
So, the sherbet is many-sided. In different cultures it is the. For example, in Britain it is soluble powder which is used in preparation of sparkling water. In many countries the usual fruit ice cream which is made from juice of berries and fruit so is called. In the Tajik national cuisine the sherbet is a thick syrup. It is strongly candied and reminds liquid jam. In the east it is sweet, color fondant with nuts. She prepares on a fruit and creamy basis. In it put a lot of shredded nut and give in a different look. The liquid sherbet is similar to a luscious and sweet, dense milk beverage. Firm - reminds halvah. One more kind of a sherbet – traditional drink of the Islamic countries. The religion dictates a set of the bans therefore people looked for various recipes of the dishes and drinks bringing feeling of joy and happiness.
The strict ban on alcohol intake works in the Islamic world. The sherbet in the form of drink was as an alternative thought up. It inspires love with passion, is in certain cases used as a medical potion.
Was considered that the sherbet invigorates, treats many diseases including sincere illnesses. It was cooked from a dogrose, by roses, a cornel, added mix of spices. Today it is the soft, refreshing drink from mix of juice, sugar, ice cream and fragrant spicery.
Preparation and use of a sherbet
In the past the culinary specialists cooked a sherbet in strict accordance with the recipe. Today this dish has hundreds of options of preparation. Confectioners experiment with different mixes of juice, spicery, consistence of a dish. In the Arab world a sherbet began to call even mix of shredded nuts with condensed milk. Century traditions are succeeded by know-how. In a sherbet put mulberry berries, a sorrel, violets.
In some countries the sherbet still is a part of cultural ceremonies. For example, in Turkey, India, Afghanistan the bride has to drink in agreement to marry the one who made the proposal.
During armed conflict of India and Pakistan the press urged opponents to call a short truce that residents of both countries could celebrate quietly a holiday in honor of a sherbet.
In general the tradition of the use of a sherbet underwent significant changes. Before it saw to food as aperitif and after a meal as a dessert. Today use for thirst satisfying at any time. Drink is cooked on the street in roadside tents. The firm sherbet became a souvenir and is on sale in beautiful gift boxes.